It Doesn't Often Snow at Christmas

Album: Christmas (2009)
Charted: 40
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Songfacts®:

  • This is the lead track from The Pet Shop Boys 2009 EP, Christmas. The song was originally an exclusive yuletide single issued to members of the duo's fan club in 1997. This new version was produced by Marius de Vries and Pet Shop Boys, with orchestral and choir arrangements by Matt Robertson and Marius de Vries.

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